The Scottsboro Trials The Scottsboro Boys were nine black teenage boys accused of rape in Alabama in 1931. The landmark set of legal cases from this incident dealt with racism and the right to a fair trial. On March 25‚ 1931‚ several people were on a train traveling between Chattanooga and Memphis‚ Tennessee. Several white boys jumped off the train and reported to the sheriff they had been attacked by a group of black boys. The sheriff stopped the train and searched it. In Paint Rock‚ Alabama
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Trial and Execution Last Trip Abroad • July 31‚ 1896—Rizal’s four-year exile in Dapitan came to an end. • On board the steamer Espana‚ he left Dapitan amidst tears of Dapitan folks who bid him goodbye. • August 6—he arrived in Manila but missed the ship Isla de Luzon for Spain because it departed the previous day. Last Trip Abroad • Writing to Blumentritt‚ Rizal mentioned this episode: “Unfortunately‚ I did not catch the mail ship for Spain‚ and fearing
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Trial by Media The justification system is quickly being scorched in America by how the media manages all lurid cases. People are getting prejudged by the press and public before any legal action has taken place. I believe it is completely amiss for the media to interpret whether a person is guilty or innocent‚ before or even after a verdict has been established in a court of law. Take O.J. Simpson’s case for instance. Simpson was accused of murdering his ex-wife‚ Nicole Brown Simpson. This
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which the criminal offence was committed. (2) If the determination of the location where the criminal offence was committed is not possible‚ the criminal case shall be within the jurisdiction of the court in the operation district of which pre-trial proceedings were completed. (3) In cases of prolonged or continued criminal offences‚ the criminal case shall be within the jurisdiction of the court in the operational district of which the criminal offence was completed or interrupted. (4)
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In the trial of Socrates I am going to show that the defendant is not guilty on the first charge of corrupting the youth. My justifications for this vote are as follows. Socrates didn’t corrupt the youth‚ he just shared his ideas with them and they in turn chose the path to take these ideas. Part of understanding this case is understand the time in which the case was held. This time being 399 B.C.‚ a time in which Athens was a free democratic city‚ a town that prided itself at the time on
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Memo Writing Memos have one purpose in life: as the authors of Business Writing Strategies and Samples put it‚ "Memos solve problems." Memos solve problems either by informing the reader about new information‚ like policy changes‚ price increases‚ etc.‚ or by persuading the reader to take an action‚ such as attend a meeting‚ use less paper‚ or change a current production procedure. Regardless of the specific goal‚ memos are most effective when they connect the purpose of the writer with the interests
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Throughout life we experience many trials and tribulations. Each and every person endures his or her fair share of burdens. The photo seems to portray the burdens that we each “carry” with us daily; as well as‚ how heavy and stressful your load can be because of this. Not everyone handles these burdens in the same manner‚ however; some chose to ignore them‚ while others face their problems head on. While the problems of life are inevitable‚ they are not unsurpassable‚ as Lou Holtz stated‚ “Life is
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Introductory The subject of ‘Trial by Media’ is discussed by civil rights activists‚ Constitutional lawyers‚ judges and academics almost every day in recent times. With the coming into being of the television and cable-channels‚ the amount of publicity which any crime or suspect or accused gets in the media has reached alarming proportions. Innocents may be condemned for no reason or those who are guilty may not get a fair trial or may get a higher sentence after trial than they deserved. There appears
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SAMPLE EMPLOYEE MEMORANDUM To: [specify distribution] From: [CEO or senior management official] Subject: Computer Software and U.S. Copyright Law Date: [insert] The purpose of this memorandum is to remind you of [name of organization]’s policy concerning the illegal copying and use of commercial software. Unlicensed duplication or unauthorized use of any software program is illegal and can expose you and the company to civil and criminal liability under the copyright law. To
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Mrs. Alexander‚ After a lengthy review process we are drawing close to the date where I will present my report to the committee. Before we get to that meeting I could appreciate some additional information to help you make your decision. What makes the Video Game Store the right choice? The store will provide sales of your company. This will serve a two-fold purpose for your employees and clients. First‚ it will enable your employees to have onsite access to video games. Second‚ it will
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